Description:
First United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to building life-long learners from newborns until children are kindergarten-ready in a nurturing, Christian environment. We strive to provide the highest quality care, developmentally appropriate activities, and experiences based on individual needs that will prepare children for success in school and life.The Center accepts children of ages six weeks until they are kindergarten-ready. We also offer a school-age program during the summer months.
The Children's Enrichment Center of the First United Methodist Church is a quality christian preschool and daycare currently at 1 Star Better Beginnings but operating at a higher standard. We practice Conscious Discipline from Dr. Becky Bailey which focuses on the importance of social emotional skills through self regulation. All of our classrooms including infants have weekly lesson plans. As the children grow and it becomes more age appropriate they attend Chapel, learn spanish and visit the children's library for story time. There are also optional programs including Computer Q and Tumble Wheels. We are the community "Pumpkin Church" because our youth sell pumpkins in the fall for their missions. The children enjoy the rich variety and it is a privilege and blessing to have a loving and safe atmosphere for them.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Visit/Complaint Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-30 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-08-02 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-07-06 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-04-12 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2023-04-06 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2022-11-07 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2022-07-28 | Facility Complaint | 500.501.5.n - The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Shaming, humiliating, frightening, labeling, physically, or mentally harming children; and |
| 2021-09-22 | Facility Visit | 100.109.1.b.The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.Staff members and applicants for employment in a Prior to employment and every two (2) years child care facility thereafter 100.110.1.b.The following persons shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Arkansas State Police for a nationwide criminal record check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall include a fingerprint check: (The individual is responsible for the cost of a nationwide check. Each request must be accompanied by a check or money order made out to the Arkansas State Police.) Fingerprints submitted will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. Individuals with results showing a prohibited offense shall be advised to contact the Licensing Unit for procedures to obtain the results and for procedures to update or make corrections to the record of their individual history.Direct care staff or staff with routine contact with children Prior to employment and every five (5) years thereafter 300.301.2.b.The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children Ages of Children: 18 months 36 months Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 8 300.301.8.At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc. 300.306.4.01.All new staff, including volunteers who are counted in the ratios, shall receive the following orientation within three (3) months of employment (and every three (3) years thereafter) and shall not be left alone with children until this is completed.Introduction (eight (8) clock hours) a. Proper supervision of children; b. Behavioral guidance practices; c. Safe sleep practices for infants; d. Shaken baby syndrome; which includes prevention (Carters Law, Act 1208); e. Appropriately responding to a crying or fussy infant or child; f. Emergency procedures in the event of severe weather, or fire, including evacuation procedures and routes, and location and use of fire extinguishers; g. Mandated reporter training; h. Administering medication; i. Caring for children with special needs or care plans; j. Transportation and car seat safety; k. Policies regarding release of children to authorized individuals; l. Prevention and control of infectious diseases; m. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of, and protection from, hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; n. Nutrition and physical activities; o. Prevention and response to food sensitivities and allergic reactions; p. Basic child development; and q. The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants. See Division website for a list of courses, that the Division maintains contracts for, which meet the above requirements. 300.306.5.a.The Director, Assistant Director or Site Supervisor, and fifty percent (50%) of the facility staff that are on site at any given time shall have a certificate of successful completion of first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from an approved organization. If the facility serves infants and toddlers, this training shall include infant and child CPR. (Infant and child CPR may be included in the basic course or in a separate course.)The curriculum shall conform to current American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines; |
| 2021-09-14 | Facility Complaint | 300.301.8 - At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc. |
| 2021-09-14 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-05-04 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-04-05 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2021-01-06 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2020-10-14 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
| 2020-09-22 | Facility Visit | No Violations Cited |
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There is no better place for your children to attend. The employees and directors are absolutely incredible.